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Archusa Fireworks Show on July 3

Archusa Creek Water Park is thrilled to celebrate America’s 250th on Friday, July 3, with fun for all to enjoy . . .

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Celebrate 250 Years at Clarkco July 3 and 4

Clarkco State Park has a fun packed weekend planned to celebrate 250 years this July 3 and 4. The event . . .

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Even 250th birthday has split the nation
Wed,07/01/26-1:56PM , 1,543 Reads 22,919 Statewide
In 1976, President Gerald R. Ford wanted to use the 200th anniversary celebration of the founding of our nation as a way to heal the country from the wounds of the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal, which culminated in the resignation of Richard Nixon.
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Archusa Fireworks Show on July 3
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Thu,07/02/26-6:00PM , 877 Reads
Archusa Creek Water Park is thrilled to celebrate America’s 250th on Friday, July 3, with fun for all to enjoy throughout the evening.

Starting at 5:00 p.m., guests can enjoy listening to DJ Billy Rascoe as children jump on bounce houses that will be available. The fire department will be at the park cooking as well.
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Celebrate 250 Years at Clarkco July 3 and 4
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Thu,07/02/26-5:30PM , 752 Reads
Clarkco State Park has a fun packed weekend planned to celebrate 250 years this July 3 and 4.

The event kicks off that Friday with a large series of events that are perfect for everyone in the family.

The following is the schedule of events for Friday, July 3:
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Peggy Elaine Whitaker
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Thu,07/02/26-4:04PM , 715 Reads
In Loving Memory of Peggy Elaine Whitaker

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Peggy Elaine Whitaker, who peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on July 1, 2026, at the age of 74.

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